Lower Muddy River
Conservation Issues
Salt cedar is a dominant species but provides needed habitat. Cowbirds are prevalent throughout the area. The valley is being developed towards a more urban than agricultural environmental but agriculture still is strong. The population of the valley is growing and may bring about changes in water availability.
Habitat
Mostly managed wet soil units.
Birds in This Area
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
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